Abstract
This study assessed the neuropsychological functioning of elderly living
in high altitude regions of Gilgit and Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Stroop Neuropsychological Screening Test (SNST), and Dementia Rating Scale-2 (DRS-2)
were translated in Urdu. Participants were selected through snow-ball
sampling that included 63 males and 28 females (N = 91) with an age range
of 60-83 years. The reliability of instruments ranged from moderate to high
levels (Cronbach α =.51 to .83). Results revealed elderly performance was
poor in cognition suggesting poor frontal lobe functioning. Statistical
analyses showed a strong positive relationship between dementia with
mental state and overall cognitive functioning. Findings also indicated
differences in cognitive deficits in Gilgit elders and poor frontal lobe
functioning in Balti elders, with stronger effects observed in females.
Findings indicate the need for interventions and support for the elderly.
Rabia Hussain, Najma Najam, PhD, Maryam Kamran, PhD. (2022) Neuropsychological Functioning in Gilgit-Baltistan Elderly, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, volume-32, issue 1.
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